IND A vs ENG A Women: Issy Wong’s heroics help England level series 1-1

England Women’s A rode on Issy Wong’s unbeaten 15-ball 35 handy India A a four-wicket defeat within the second T20 on the Wankhede Stadium right here on Friday and stage the three-match collection 1-1.

Chasing 150, England wanted 17 runs from the final two overs, when India A captain Minnu Mani introduced Kashvee Gautam into motion, hoping to discover a breakthrough. In the earlier sport, the right-arm seamer struck twice in essential moments to convey the house group into the sport. However, it was not the case this time round. Making essentially the most of a reprieve, Wong produced a match-winning innings and sealed the deal for England A with three fours and a six. The final 23 of her runs got here off simply seven deliveries.

After Kanika Ahuja’s 14-ball 27 and Uma Chetry’s 26 off 14 deliveries guided India A to 149 for 9, England A acquired off to a gentle begin, with openers Grace Scrivens and Maia Bouchier forging a 38-run opening stand. While Scrivens, who had led England’s U19 group to the ultimate of the World Cup earlier this yr, top-scored with 39 (34b, 5×4), Bouchier took management of issues early on – hitting three fours and a six – earlier than being eliminated by India skipper Minnu (two for 29).

Though England misplaced a number of fast wickets halfway by way of the innings, it didn’t deter Wong, who was one of many key gamers for Mumbai Indians within the inaugural version of the Women’s Premier League. She remained calm and guided the group residence with seven balls to spare.

The series-decider can be performed right here on Sunday.